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Unsealed Files Show AWS Was OpenAI’s First Partner

Newly unsealed court documents have surfaced with an unexpected twist in the artificial intelligence race: Amazon Web Services was OpenAI’s original cloud partner before Microsoft’s high-profile alliance. The disclosure, discussed

oro raises three million housing benefits

Oro Raises $3M for Housing Benefits

In Los Angeles, social fintech startup Oro announced a $3 million raise led by Slauson & Co., signaling fresh momentum for employer-backed housing benefits. The funding highlights growing interest in

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Judge Denies Minnesota Bid on Crackdown

A federal judge refused Minnesota’s request to pause an immigration crackdown, even as the court noted evidence that the policy is disrupting daily life across the state. The decision, issued

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Trump Moves to Curb China Dependence

The Trump administration has launched a push to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical materials used in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced technology. The effort aims to rewire

app outage fallout and inquiry

App Faces Outage Fallout And Inquiry

A popular app is in damage-control mode after a system failure and a wave of anger over perceived censorship. The company now faces questions from the California governor and fresh

amazon closes go fresh stores

Amazon Closes Go and Fresh Stores Nationwide

Amazon will cut jobs in Washington state and shut its cashierless and grocery chains across the United States, signaling a major pullback from its most ambitious push into physical retail.

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FOI Sets Precedent For UK Chatbot Logs

A freedom of information request to obtain the UK technology secretary’s ChatGPT logs has opened a new front in government transparency. New Scientist sought copies of the minister’s interactions with

challenger families mark 40 years

Challenger Families Mark 40 Years

Four decades after the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after liftoff, families of the seven astronauts gathered to honor their lives and reflect on a loss that reshaped U.S.